Seven air-conditioned facilities will operate across the Greek capital, with extra support for vulnerable groups, the homeless, and even stray animals as temperatures soar

Skywatchers will witness a rare "Black Moon" on August 23, a celestial event that darkens the skies and reveals a star-filled universe.

Residents affected by recent wildfires must submit their documents by September 1 to access compensation, housing support and tax relief, as authorities fast-track inspections and recovery measures

Authorities warn of very high fire danger on Friday, urging residents and visitors to avoid outdoor activities that could spark blazes as emergency services increase patrols and readiness

Friday will bring clear skies across Greece with very high temperatures in several regions. Local showers may occur in the west, while African dust is expected to affect parts of the Peloponnese, Central Greece, and Crete.

Greece’s largest public sector union has called a nationwide strike on August 28, protesting a government bill on disciplinary law for civil servants. A rally is planned in central Athens as services across the public sector are expected to shut down

Six Turkish nationals, all asylum seekers, were arrested this week after months of surveillance by Greek and Spanish authorities

Jobs that required putting in the longest hours in 2024 were skilled workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and managers.

Athens on Thursday announced that it will provide both aerial and ground support to Spain and Portugal in combating the large wildfires currently raging in the Iberian Peninsula

Two groundbreaking projects place Greece at the forefront of the EU’s quantum communications infrastructure drive.

The fintech leader and founder of Volt was seriously injured in a quad bike accident on the Greek island and later suffered a heart attack. He remains in intensive care after emergency surgery in Athens

This summer, Greece experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades, with major damage in Chios, Preveza, Attica, and Corinth and rising alerts for high-risk regions

Greek health authorities report two deaths linked to West Nile virus as 47 domestic cases have been confirmed since January, most involving the nervous system. Infections continue to spread across multiple regions, with new cases reported last week

Doctors report a surge in gastroenteritis cases on Kea island, with around 80 patients daily and one fatality among visitors, prompting emergency measures and warnings for residents and tourists

A group of minors hurled stones at a bus carrying Serbian tourists in Thessaloniki, leaving three people injured. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident

The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship “MN Kostas,” stranded since July near Sitia, Crete, has been declared a wreck and will be removed.

Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend

Inspectors found more than 100 violations in restaurants, leisure services, and beauty and beach rental businesses across popular Greek islands, resulting in fines, temporary closures, and ongoing investigations

Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system

Hotels worldwide are introducing smaller portions, pre-plated dishes, and gentle reminders to reduce food waste caused by oversized breakfast buffets, balancing guest satisfaction with sustainability.